Blenheim I

[ilmavoimat]

Do any of the devs know whether there are any plans to make the Blenheim I/IF flyable at some point?

Edited October 5, 2018 by ilmavoimat

[Buzzsaw]

On 10/5/2018 at 3:11 PM, ilmavoimat said:

Do any of the devs know whether there are any plans to make the Blenheim I/IF flyable at some point?

Sorry, but the amount of work required to make the Blenheim I flyable is too much considering the fact the Blenheim IV is already flyable.

 

It would basically required a completely new cockpit and a lot of changes to the external model.

 

We prefer to put our limited resources towards aircraft like the FW-190A.

[Missionbug]

That is a great shame, surely one of the iconic bombers of its time and widely used in both theaters that Blitz is to cover so far.

 

I thought the intention was to get all the current aircraft set player flyable.

 

All the best, Pete.

[Buzzsaw]

1 hour ago, Missionbug said:

That is a great shame, surely one of the iconic bombers of its time and widely used in both theaters that Blitz is to cover so far.

 

I thought the intention was to get all the current aircraft set player flyable.

 

All the best, Pete.

While in an ideal world we would have unlimited numbers of 3D artists working for us and coders to import aircraft and create their FM's, that is unfortunately not the case.

 

TF has to focus on the aircraft required to create scenarios which the players will enjoy.

 

So some of the original CoD non-flyable aircraft will be made flyable for TF 5.0, but others, who are from a type which is already represented, as for example the Blenheim I, have to be set aside in order for us to focus our limited resources on aircraft types which are required and which will be popular with the players.  So for example, we are not working on a flyable Do-17.... for German bomber types, the Ju-88A and Heinkel 111H are already flyable... and it is more important to add updated versions of these two German bombers than a third 1940 type whose capabilities are inferior to the other two and which very few players would fly.  The Do-17 was generally dropped by the Luftwaffe after 1941 whereas the Ju-88A and He-111H soldiered on throughout the war.

 

In another two examples, we made the Gladiator and CR-42 flyable because they were the most numerous fighter types in the Western Desert in 1940... and also because we think players will enjoy flying ultra maneuverable biplanes.  The CR-42 also continued to be used right through to early 1943.

[Missionbug]

No Do-17 either as flyable.

 

Blitz is now most likely to be the one and only sim where these aircraft are included and actually synonymous with that period of time and that conflict unless they both appear as part of a Finnish front DLC.

 

While I understand what you intend and why and certainly approve of the Gladiator and CR 42 for their own unique qualities I would much rather invest in a game with more variety of types and mission opportunity, alas as always it seems the fighters will always win the day.

 

Not much point asking about the He-115 and Anson then I suppose.

 

Wishing you all the very best, Pete.

Edited October 8, 2018 by Missionbug

[Buzzsaw]

15 hours ago, Missionbug said:

No Do-17 either as flyable.

 

Blitz is now most likely to be the one and only sim where these aircraft are included and actually synonymous with that period of time and that conflict unless they both appear as part of a Finnish front DLC.

 

While I understand what you intend and why and certainly approve of the Gladiator and CR 42 for their own unique qualities I would much rather invest in a game with more variety of types and mission opportunity, alas as always it seems the fighters will always win the day.

 

Not much point asking about the He-115 and Anson then I suppose.

 

Wishing you all the very best, Pete.

If we go on to do TF 6.0, then the He-115 may make an appearance as a flyable, as well as the Walrus.

 

The Anson would take a huge amount of effort... it is a multi cockpit aircraft.

 

But it was not used much in a combat role on the existing Channel map, it was designed as a trainer and was too vulnerable and slow.

 

As far as us focusing on the fighters, there is no question most players prefer to fly the single engine types.

 

Still, CoD has a good selection of flyable twin engined types, and TF 5.0 will add quite a number of new types and versions.

 

And who knows... you may see a four engine flyable at some time in the future.

[Missionbug]

Okay glad to know the he-115 and walrus might be considered later on.

 

I completely forgot the Walrus was included, really is amazing the types that were put into the game, inspired, even the small Italian contingent, could you really imagine a G-50 and BR-20 in combat over the Channel if you did not have the historical knowledge.

 

And that map, a combat rich environment from the start of WWII to the end, fall of France to later war sweeps into occupied territory, just add the many aircraft of choice.

 

The four engine type is intriguing, Condor, Sunderland or something new?

 

And after taking on the Wellington and indicating a four engine type you consider the Blenheim I and Anson too much of a challenge.

 

 

Anyway, I will continue to follow progress with interest and see what you guys come up with.

 

 

Back on topic, just a few from the artists:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wishing you all the very best, Pete.